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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ewan Murray at Ibrox

Malik Tillman caps rousing Rangers comeback against Union Saint-Gilloise

Rangers' Malik Tillman (centre) celebrates with Connor Goldson (left) and Rabbi Matondo after his goal won the tie.
Rangers' Malik Tillman (centre) celebrates with Connor Goldson (left) and Rabbi Matondo after his goal won the tie. Photograph: Steve Welsh/PA

Rangers are one step away from the Champions League and what they will not unreasonably regard as the completion of a redemption story following their financial implosion of 2012. Union Saint-Gilloise entered this second leg two goals to the good. They left Ibrox dizzy. Rangers progressed to the playoff round with swagger. The prospect of both halves of the Old Firm playing Champions League group stage football for the first time since 2007-08 remains a live one. PSV Eindhoven lie between Rangers and their holy grail.

“The pressure was on us,” said the Rangers manager, Giovanni van Bronckhorst. “I am so proud of my players. They played with passion, fire and desire. It was an amazing night for all of us.”

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